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"We overheard so us, they said that Kansas HQ’s going to be attacked None of the agents--none of us can get a hold of anyone there Can you warn thee--?"

"We’ll take care of it," Cole promised her Nico had alreadyacross the keyboard "You sit tight, Harry’s going to bring you guys back up here"

"The agents want to go to Kansas," she said, her voice strained

"Well, they ht not have a choice," Cole said, not unkindly "Hey, Conner, it’s great to hear your voice"

"You too You taking care ofcare of me"

"Ruby?"

"I’m here" The words came out of me in a rush "Are you okay? Tell me you’re okay--"

"I’m okay I’ll see you soon, under--understand? I’m sorry--the--connect--out--"

Dial tone

I stared at the device, letting Cole reach over and turn it off I didn’t have the strength to fight off the nuh me I needed more than that She had to know--she had to kno sorry I was

"They’re driving through the middle of nowhere," he told et closer"